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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by agershon
Awesome responses, guys. Thanks so much.

Judging by the intelligent and respectful posts in this thread, it may be time to get out of my VW AND get the hell out of the VWVortex forums
its not much better here, I had a GTI and My C63 for the same amount of time and i can tell you I think the VW guys are way more respectful at times. But a couple of the guys that caused issues here are now banned so lets see how it goes.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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It is quite harsh as said before but i suppose everyone has their own opinion on whether or not it is or not for me it feels just right. i wouldn't want it harder though.
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:43 AM
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Hi I know this is not on topic but i own an ISF and a C63 the ISF springs are stiffer than the c63 but the dampers perform much better on bumps and potholes... The car tracks alot tighter through corners etc but somehow is a hell of alot more comfortable than my c63 seats in the ISF may have extra comfort to accommodate for the stiffer springs
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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It's pretty stiff and on a very bumpy road it can be a bit uncomfortable but on 95% of the roads I drive on in NJ it feels just about perfect.
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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IMHO The 2009 P30 suspension is harsher than it has to be. Other manufacturers get the same it better results with a better ride.
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by melmanc55
IMHO The 2009 P30 suspension is harsher than it has to be. Other manufacturers get the same it better results with a better ride.
I've test driven one P30 car and one without that package. The P30 was definitely stiffer, but it wasn't uncomfortable ... for the 10 minute test drive. However, I know this would be different over the long term of day-to-day driving.

Unfortunately, that P30 car is a great deal and only has 19K miles on it.....
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